A one day event that can change your life: We’ll show you what to do to launch or grow your own business, step by step.

Reserve your space soon. Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m

2017 SPEAKERS

Nely Galán

The Adelante Movement

Presented by Coca-Cola

How to BECOMESELF MADE

Nely Galán | The Adelante Movement Presented by Coca-Cola

How to BECOME SELF MADE – Presented by Coca-Cola

Nely Galán is a self-made media mogul. She was the first Latina President of Entertainment for a U.S. television network, an Emmy Award winning producer of over 700 television shows in English and Spanish, and the founder of The Adelante Movement to empower and train Latina Entrepreneurs. Her New York Times, bestselling book SELF MADE, is an entrepreneurship manifesto for business owners.

Julie Stav

Financial Expert

Consejos para triunfar en tu propio negocio

(Spanish session / Sesión en Español)

Julie Stav - Financial Expert

Julie Stav is America’s leading expert on financial issues concerning the needs of the Hispanic community, a multimedia powerhouse of consumer and financial literacy for Hispanics in the U.S. Julie has inspired and empowered tens of millions of people daily through her engaging national radio shows, and now with ever popular Podcasts, “Tu Dinero con Julie Stav”. Recognized by two sitting U.S Presidents, she’s Coined as the “Financial Pied Piper” for the community of over 52 million U.S. Hispanics.

Tina Aldatz

CEO of Savvy Travelers

From Stilettos to the Stock Exchange

Tina Aldatz – CEO of Savvy Travelers and Founder of Foot Petals

Tina Aldatz shares her personal tragedy, turned destiny in From Stilettos to the Stock Exchange. Growing up in a volatile home, then severely burning her feet on buried hot coals at the beach, Tina later created Foot Petals, a line of designer insole cushions for high heels. Foot Petals became a multi-million dollar company recognized by Inc. 500 as one of the “500 fastest growing companies in America.” Currently she is CEO of Savvy Travelers, beauty wipes for women.

Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs Presented by the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs

Julie Stav

Financial Expert

(Moderadora)

Julie Stav - Financial (Moderadora)

Julie Stav is America’s leading expert on financial issues concerning the needs of the Hispanic community, a multimedia powerhouse of consumer and financial literacy for Hispanics in the U.S. Julie has inspired and empowered tens of millions of people daily through her engaging national radio shows, and now with ever popular Podcasts, “Tu Dinero con Julie Stav”. Recognized by two sitting U.S Presidents, she’s Coined as the “Financial Pied Piper” for the community of over 52 million U.S. Hispanics.

Javier Martinez

President of AEM

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Javier Martinez | President of AEM

Dr. Martinez is the owner and President of Martinez Brands, a company established in 1997 to import, distribute and market brands and bulk tequila in the United States and in other markets such as the UK, France, Singapore, as well as other countries. Dr. Martinez is considered an authority on all issues pertaining to the tequila industry from production to regulation and marketing. He is the current President of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos (the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs).

Jocelyn Ramirez

Founder of Todo Verde

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Jocelyn Ramirez | Founder of Todo Verde

Jocelyn Ramirez is a plant based chef, yoga instructor, and healthy food advocate. When her father was diagnosed with cancer, she created a plant based diet that made him stronger and positively impacted his recovery. In this process, she noticed the disproportion of healthy choices in LA. This inspired Jocelyn to create a healthy alternative for the Eastside. She founded Todo Verde in 2015 with a mission to create delicious and healthy plant based dishes inspired by Latin American ingredients.

Marcelo Sada

Co-Founder and CEO of Source Logistics

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Marcelo Sada | Co-Founder and CEO of Source Logistics

Mr. Sada is the Co-Founder and CEO of Source Logistics, which offers National Logistics, Fulfillment and Printing solutions for the food, apparel, consumer goods, health care and financial industries. With presence in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Laredo, New Jersey and Portland, it is recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US. Currently the Vice-President of AEM LA, he has served in the Business Advisory Board for NAFIN and ProMéxico in Los Angeles.

Scaling Excellence: How to Grow your Business

Presented by Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Initiative

Roberto Martinez

Founder and CEO of Braven Agency

(Moderator)

Roberto Martinez | Founder and CEO of Braven Agency

Roberto Martinezis Founder and CEO of Braven Agency, a digital marketing agency. Prior to launching Braven, Roberto was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Social Outlier, a digital ad agency based in Los Angeles. He has over 10 years of marketing and management experience working with several Global Fortune 500 Companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Hyatt, Humana, and McDonalds. Before entering the private sector, Roberto worked for the Canadian Foreign Service and the U.S. State Department.

Mark L. Madrid

Executive Director of LBAN

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Mark L. Madrid | Executive Director of LBAN

Mark L. Madrid is the new Executive Director of LBAN. Mr. Madrid has a strong background working with corporate America, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. He started his career on Wall-Street at JP Morgan. He would later become the youngest Hispanic National Director at Temple Inland, a Fortune 500 conglomerate. He was recently named a member of Forbes Nonprofit Council.

Eutiquio “Tiq” Chapa

Program Manager pf SLEI

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Eutiquio “Tiq” Chapa | Program Manager at SLEI

Eutiquio “Tiq” Chapa is the Program Manager for Stanford’s Latino Entrepreneur Initiative which is a part of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Tiq has experience as a Mobile UX Designer who also helped develop the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Leaders on Fast Track Program (LOFT) and its technology programming which serves tens of thousands of Latinos annually.

Ana Bermudez

CEO of Tagit

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Ana Bermudez | CEO of Tagit

Ana Bermudez is a tech entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of TAGitTM, the mobile app that allows TV viewers to buy items from their favorite TV shows. Ana is an award-winning tech entrepreneur with awards from the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Tech Entrepreneur of the year, Hera Labs Fast Pitch, Tech Coast Angels Quick Pitch, and recognition in publications including Forbes, CNBC, and MSNBCs ‘Your Business.

From an idea to an empire

Nicole Herrera

Hispanic Market Outreach Lead at Google

(Moderadora)

Nicole Herrera | Hispanic Market Outreach Lead at Google (Moderadora)

Nicole Herrera is the Hispanic Market Outreach Lead at Google. Her team is focused on establishing Google as a trusted partner to the rapidly growing segment of women and minority owned businesses. Their goal is to increase the representation of these businesses using Google’s products to grow their business and drive economic impact in their communities. Nicole has been at Google for 5 years. She previously worked in Sales and Business Development in Latin America and is originally from San Francisco.

Norma Rapko

Artist

Crystyler and Bling It On

Norma Rapko | Artist

Norma Rapko is an award winning, artist, designer, author, speaker and inventor of Crystyler and Bling It On. As a style icon and Latina crafting celebrity, the Norma Rapko brand has been sold and featured in hundreds of retailers and media outlets, including Michaels, HSN, Wal-Mart.com, Amazon, NBC and most recently a National infomercial for her invention Bling It On. She is passionate about her mission to inspire and empower others through beauty and creativity.

Jaime Del Campo

and Ramiro Arvizu

Chefs and Owners

Jaime Del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu | Chefs

Chefs Jaime and Ramiro share their culinary knowledge on several national and international cooking shows and at their award-winning restaurants, La Casita Mexicana and “Mexicano by Jaime and Ramiro”. They’ve captured the attention of food connoisseurs like the Los Angeles Times, Travel Magazine, the Food Network and made CNN’s list of “Top 100 Most Influential Latinos in the USA” when it comes to gastronomy. Their success earned them a James Beard Award nomination (“The Oscars of Food”), the highest accolade for chefs.

Adriana Gallardo

CEO of Adriana’s Insurance

(Bilingual session / Sesión bilingüe)

Adriana Gallardo | CEO of Adriana’s Insurance

Adriana Gallardo is one of Southern California’s most successful Latina businesswomen. As the mastermind behind Adriana’s Insurance, Gallardo is a symbol of leadership in the insurance industry which she has dominated for more than two decades. As a mother of three, family values comprise the core of her belief system. These values have inspired her to continually focus on her businesses and propelled her into a success story. She is passionate about motivating and helping people reach their fullest potential.